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Historic Oshawa partnership secures 30-year agreements with Oshawa Generals and Oak View Group

The City of Oshawa today announced 30-year partnerships with the Oshawa Generals Hockey Club and Oak View Group. The announcement included the City’s $50 million investment to modernize the Tribute Communities Centre (TCC), with enhancements including a new prime location for the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame.

This historic agreement ensures that the Oshawa Generals will continue to call the City of Oshawa home for another three decades. As operators of the City-owned TCC, Oak View Group is also...

Congratulations to this year’s Community Legend Award recipient!

The Community Legend Award honours individuals and organizations whose everyday actions make a positive impact on Oshawa.

Oshawa City Council is proud to recognize Lisa Weiss as this year’s Community Legend Award Recipient for over 55 years of volunteer work. Lisa has contributed her time and efforts towards building culture in the City of Oshawa through volunteering, advocacy, fundraising, networking, and bringing people together to support the development of Oshawa’s arts, heritage, and music.

To...

Community Tree Planting at Gold Point Wildlife Reserve Gets a Boost

Help bring new life to the Gold Point Wildlife Reserve! On Saturday, May 3, join LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests), in partnership with Tree Canada and Trees for Life and fellow community members for a tree planting event dedicated to restoring this natural space. The event takes place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 1210 Phillip Murray Avenue. Advance registration is required.

Attendees are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes or boots, bring gardening gloves if available, and dress for...

Monday, April 28 is National Day of Mourning

On April 28, the City of Oshawa will join communities and organizations in observing National Day of Mourning to remember those who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness at work.

On Monday, April 28 at 11 a.m. at City Hall (North Parkette), the City will honour workers who have died, were injured, or became ill from their job. The City will lower the Day of Mourning Flag at City Hall and flags will fly at half-mast at City facilities.

“The National Day of Mourning is a time to...

Stay safe this summer: Oshawa’s Pool Enclosure By-Law reminder

With summer around the corner, the City of Oshawa is reminding residents with swimming pools, hot tubs and decorative ponds in their backyards about the importance of complying with the standards under the Pool Enclosure By-Law.

The City’s Pool Enclosure By-Law was established to help reduce the risk of water-related incidents and improve safety by requiring enclosures that meet minimum standards. These protective barriers assist in restricting access to swimming pools, hot tubs, and decorative...